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Ministry Coordinator

Department: Ministry

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Classification: Part-Time

Revision Date: February 2025

The Mission of Lutheran Indian Ministries:

· Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Native People

· Discipling them so that they are equipped to share their faith with their Native brothers and sisters

· Facilitating programs that address Native American social sufferings and historic trauma in a way that values their Native culture; helping them to heal and ultimately flourish

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist with the deployment of initiatives or services online or in person that support emotional and spiritual wellness, and faith while proclaiming the Gospel to Native people.

· Attend, and/or review, or deploy faith-based programming that can be adapted, or targets Native people.

· Research publications from LCMS approved (Concordia Publishing) sources and share/use in support services.

· Schedule Zoom meetings, staff meetings, and retreats. Prepare and coordinate all logistics for events and/or meetings.

· Develop agendas for meetings, take meeting minutes, and develop standardized process for reports, annual plans and the gathering of story. Develop strategies to standardize reports, collection of data, improvement, and may work on specific projects for or with the Executive Director.

· Develop, organize and deploy materials that may be used for PR purposes, trainings, and events.

· Assist with the development of budgets and improvement process from conception to implementation.

· Plan and purchase items for events that may be site specific or reoccurring

· Serves as a resource for churches and LIM sites when needed. This may include deployment or logistics for events, trainings, and other LIM/Church sponsored events.

· Understand and operate within the LCMS Church Theology.

· Attend LCMS Adult Education classes, churches, bible studies as needed or directed.

· Content Development Responsibilities:

o Deploy content such as curriculums, devotionals, booklets, and other materials as needed for the spiritual formation of clients. May include developing deployment strategies.

· Facilitating Responsibilities:

o Assist with the development, and logistics, and/or participate as a leader, coordinator, or main contact for LIM staff for events. May include advertising, arranging travel for groups of people, event setup and take down.

o Educate and facilitate clients/groups both in person and online by implementing Native approved and established materials and curriculum.

· Assist Executive Director with administrative duties as directed.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. Other duties may be assigned based on the organization’s needs, changing priorities or events.

Lutheran Indian Ministries Competencies:

· Must be an exceptional written and verbal communicator.

· Must be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision.

· Must be able to multi-task and remain focused while juggling several diverse things at once.

· Must be willing to work in a cross-cultural environment.

· Will be a visionary person of uncompromising faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

· Must have a heart for outreach and a passion for Native people.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Education generally equivalent to an Associate’s degree in counseling, education, or a similar discipline is preferred.

· Must be dependable, able to meet deadlines, and keep commitments made. Must be able to schedule activities/services.

· Must be comfortable working independently without constant supervision and meet all deadlines.

· Establish and foster an exemplary relationship with team members, clients, and the community at large.

· Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, clients, and the public.

· Requires a background in teaching and facilitating; especially experience speaking to large and small groups.

· Requires the ability to use a computer and computer programs, including Office 365.

· Requires a thorough understanding of the Native community served, to include local culture, missionary history, church culture, language, religious practices and local customs.

· Must be able to travel by car and/or airplane, as needed and drive a company vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The team member is also frequently required to stand and/or walk up to 4-5 hours at a time. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The team member must have the ability to sit in and operate a motor vehicle (car or van) and an airplane for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office, or community environment including LIM sites.

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position. *

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*This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Lutheran Indian Ministries retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.